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Protecting Your Computer

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Protecting your computer

Your computer faces many potential threats, including viruses, malware, and hard drive
failure. This is why it's important to do everything you can to protect your computer and
your files.

Safeguarding against malware


Malware is any type of software that is designed to damage your
computer or gain unauthorized access to your personal information. It
includes viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and spyware. Most malware is
distributed over the Internet and is often bundled with other software.

The best way to guard against malware is to install antivirus software, such
as Bitdefender, Norton, or Kaspersky. Antivirus software helps
to prevent malware from being installed, and it can also remove malware
from your computer.

It's also important to stay smart when you're browsing the Web or using
email. If a website or email attachment looks suspicious, trust your instincts.
Keep in mind that your antivirus program may not catch everything, so it's
best to avoid downloading anything that might contain malware.

Backing up your computer


Imagine what would happen if your computer suddenly stopped working.
Would you lose any important documents, photos, or other files? It may be
possible to repair your computer, but your files may be lost forever. Luckily,
you can prevent this by creating backup copies of all of your files (or just the
important ones) on an external hard driveor an online backup service.

External hard drives

You can purchase an external hard drive and copy the contents of your
computer to it. The initial backup could take several hours, so you will
need to select a period of time when you do not need access to your
computer. Running the backup overnight usually works best. Follow-up
backups should be conducted on a regular basis, but they should not take as
long.
One drawback is that an external hard drive can be lost, damaged, or stolen—
just as your computer might be. This is why it's important to keep your drive
in a secure location when not in use.

Online backup services

You can also back up your files to an online backup


service like Mozy, Carbonite, or Box. These services will back up your
your files in the cloud, which means you'll be able to recover them from any
computer with an Internet connection. The amount of storage provided by
these sites varies, and you will probably need to pay a fee for adequate
storage space.

One drawback to online backup services is that the initial backup can be
slow and may even take days to upload if you have a lot of files. However,
subsequent backups should not take as long.

Other maintenance techniques


To keep your computer running smoothly, it's important to keep files and
folders uncluttered. Cluttered or unorganized folders make it more difficult
to find the files you need. Additionally, unwanted files can eventually fill up
your hard drive, which will make your computer slower and more difficult
to use. Here are a few things you can do to delete unwanted files and improve
your computer's performance.

 Delete files: If you have any unwanted files, you can


delete them manually. To do this, drag them to
the Recycle Bin or Trash, then empty it to permanently
delete the files.
 Run the Disk Defragmenter: Windows includes a Disk
Defragmenterprogram in the Control Panel. If your
computer is running slowly, running Disk Defragmenter
can help to speed it up.

 Run a Disk Cleanup: Windows also includes a Disk


Cleanup program in the Control Panel. It scans your
computer for temporary files and other files that can be
deleted. You can then delete the files to free up space on
your hard drive.
 Watch the video below to learn how to protect your computer from
viruses, as well as how to back up your files.

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